₦airaland Forum

@festuskeyamo (Minister for Aviation)

Your Excellency, @atiku , whilst I acknowledge that it is within your constitutional right to change political Parties at anytime you may wish, however, releasing your letter of resignation from the PDP during this week of the mourning of our immediate past President, Muhammadu Buhari, is clearly an attempt to draw the spotlight away from such a solemn occasion and direct it on yourself. In fact (as the image below shows) you prepared, typed, signed and delivered that letter the morning after the passing away of the former President was announced. With the greatest respect to you, this clearly demonstrates that your obsession with your perennial Presidential ambition knows no sympathy or empathy.

And since we are on the issue of your letter, it is both morally and legally wrong to continue to use the Coat of Arms of the Federal Government in your private or political communications when you stopped being a functionary of the Federal Government more than 18 years ago. Section 6 of the Flag and Coat of Arms Act, Cap. F30, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, 2004 makes this an offence.

Morally, it is also reprehensible to use a symbol suggesting that you are acting on behalf of the authority which that symbol represents. It borders on impersonation. Imagine a situation where all former Government functionaries continue to use the Coat of Arms of Nigeria in their personal, political or private communications. There would certainly be confusion everywhere.

I have a bounden duty both as a Cabinet member and a member of the Inner Bar to protect our laws and constitution.

Please, be well guided.

https://x.com/fkeyamo/status/1945536929140732180?t=XK9k4fZqT712AVphe4WUFA&s=19


Atiku's aide replies

Dear Mr. @fkeyamo

Ordinarily, your latest sanctimonious outburst would not deserve a response. But since you’ve taken it upon yourself to play the unsolicited role of moral compass in a government drowning in contradictions, it is only fair to set the record straight—if not for your sake, then for the benefit of the Nigerian public.

Let us begin with the obvious: you serve in an administration where a senior official, your colleague @aonanuga1956, had the moral indecency to publicly excoriate former President Muhammadu Buhari barely hours after his death was announced. His statement—published before Buhari’s body even touched Nigerian soil—was a scathing attack laced with bile and revisionism. Yet we did not hear your voice. You neither condemned the insensitivity nor reminded your colleague of “sympathy or empathy.” Where was your so-called bounden duty then?

But suddenly, Atiku Abubakar’s resignation letter from the PDP—which he had every right to make public in response to false claims about his political future—has become your moral crisis. The same Atiku who honoured Buhari with a dignified tribute, even when people in your circle chose to desecrate his memory with political venom.

Spare us the hypocrisy.

Your desperate attempt to deflect public attention from the rot within the APC, and the internal decay within your own government, is transparent. Nigerians are mourning not just a former President, but also the steady collapse of governance, civility, and coherence under your watch.

On the issue of the Coat of Arms: Atiku Abubakar is a former Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. The use of a ceremonial letterhead bearing the Coat of Arms on a formal letter of resignation is not an impersonation—it is a nod to the office he once held, much like former U.S. Presidents retain their presidential seals for formal communications. There is no confusion there—only the confusion of a man eager to pick a fight where none exists.

And if your obsession with technicalities was matched by even half the commitment to rule of law, perhaps we would not have witnessed the daily desecration of our courts, the assault on press freedom, or the economic asphyxiation of Nigerians under the Tinubu administration.

In closing, the real tragedy is not Atiku Abubakar’s letter—it is your government’s failure to provide Nigerians with dignity, direction, or hope. If your silence over Bayo Onanuga’s desecration of Buhari’s legacy is anything to go by, you have no moral standing to lecture anyone on decorum or timing.
Please, be well guided—by principle, not by partisanship.

Phrank Shaibu,
SA on Public Communication to Atiku Abubakar

Since this coalition, Apc boys mind never touch ground. This is just the beginning. You all will cry blood. Bayo Onanuga really did Apc dirty yesterday but the truth is that Bayo just repeated what his Oga Tinubu told him. Blame Tinubu.

Festus Keyamo chochochochocho

He didn't see Onanuga's post or what?

amanda2013:
Since this coalition, Apc boys mind never touch ground. This is just the beginning. You all will cry blood. Bayo Onanuga really did Apc dirty yesterday but the truth is that Bayo just repeated what his Oga Tinubu told him. Blame Tinubu.

Politics is gbas gbos, Republican vs Democrats do much worse. But it is you guys without liver that are always wailing when you receive what you dish. As if we don't see you everywhere on social media attacking the Government of the day and the party. So, why playing the victim when you're being replied?🤣
You started the coalition and you were happy, jumping up and saying all sorts but when Governors and big wigs decamp to APC, una go begin dey wail. If you can't stand the heat, just commot from kitchen, nobody dey beg you. Una go dey collect steady.

Anitspambot no gree me type wetin I wan type eh.
Keyamo, just thank Seun..

Bayo Onagugaraga was posting and deleting, Keyamo no see that one.

Keyamo no get s***e nah.. no need answering him

So, what is in Section 6 of the Flag and Coat of Arms Act, Cap. F30, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, 2004? Let someone post an extract so that we can all see if indeed Atiku broke the law or not. @fergie001

The same Atiku was in Daura but Keyamo who Buhari appointed as Minister wasn't there, and he thinks he has the moral justification to talk about insensitivity

Well-deserved response to that minister.

Festus Keyamo was a minister during Buhari’s regime, no one ever saw him in Daura. But now he’s out here sounding incoherently sanctimonious, trying to tell Atiku what to do and when to do it.

Festus Keyamo is nothing more than a rabble-rouser, a political noise-maker with the energy of a madman

So any former councillor commissioner etc can use coat of arms?

And if your obsession with technicalities was matched by even half the commitment to rule of law, perhaps we would not have witnessed the daily desecration of our courts, the assault on press freedom, or the economic asphyxiation of Nigerians under the Tinubu administration.

In closing, the real tragedy is not Atiku Abubakar’s letter—it is your government’s failure to provide Nigerians with dignity, direction, or hope. If your silence over Bayo Onanuga’s desecration of Buhari’s legacy is anything to go by, you have no moral standing to lecture anyone on decorum or timing.
Please, be well guided—by principle, not by partisanship.

Well deserved response from phrank shaibu

Putting Fetus keyamo where he rightly belongs....in the dustbiiiiin

COMRADES, I don't know why apc is losing sleep over the activities of the oppositions, what is your business if Atiku leaves the PDP?

Melagros:
COMRADES, I don't know why apc is losing sleep over the activities of the oppositions, what is your business if Atiku leaves the PDP?

COMRADES, I don't know why apc is losing sleep over the activities of the oppositions, what is your business if Atiku leaves the PDP? Serious Sleepless night ooo

It is indeed impersonation for a formal political office holder to be using the letter headed paper of the office he once occupied.

That position is now being occupied by another person-Shettima. This is also an insult to the incumbent vp

The Cameroon man should be careful

Section 6 of the **Flags and Coats of Arms Act, Cap. F30, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, 2004** regulates the use of the National Flag, the National Coat of Arms, and certain other flags or emblems in specific contexts. The section is as follows:

**Section 6:**
Any person who, otherwise than in conformity with the terms of a licence granted by the Minister or under other lawful authority, uses or displays—
(a) in connection with the carrying on of any business, trade, profession, or calling; or
(b) in connection with the activities of any body of persons, whether corporate or unincorporate,
the National Flag, the National Coat of Arms, or the Coat of Arms of royalty as Head of the Commonwealth, or any flag or arms so closely resembling that flag or either of those coats of arms that they might reasonably be taken to be that flag or coat of arms, shall be guilty of an offence against this Act.

### Explanation:
- **Prohibited Uses**: This section prohibits the unauthorized use or display of the National Flag or National Coat of Arms (or similar symbols) in connection with commercial activities (e.g., business, trade, profession) or activities of any organization (corporate or unincorporated) unless a license is granted by the Minister or there is other lawful authority.
- **Offence**: Unauthorized use or display constitutes an offence under the Act.
- **Purpose**: The provision aims to protect the sanctity and dignity of national symbols, ensuring they are not misused for deceptive or inappropriate purposes, such as misleading others into believing an activity is endorsed by the Federal Government.

### Context and Enforcement:
- The Act does not criminalize artistic or symbolic uses of the flag (e.g., in clothing or protests) unless it violates the specific conditions outlined, such as being used in a defaced or bad condition (Section 7) or in a manner that deceives or misleads (Section 6).[](https://www.thecable.ng/did-bovis-endsars-outfit-violate-the-national-flag-act/)
- Penalties for violations are outlined in other sections of the Act, and enforcement may involve seizure of offending flags by police (Section .[](https://www.wipo.int/wipolex/fr/legislation/details/9377)
- There have been legislative efforts to amend the Act to increase penalties for misuse or abuse of the National Flag, as seen in bills discussed in 2017 and 2024, though these amendments have not been passed into law.[](https://blueprint.ng/reps-move-to-increase-penalty-for-misuse-abuse-of-nigerias-flag/)[](https://www.nassnig.org/news/item/483)

For further details or specific applications, you may refer to the full text of the **Flags and Coats of Arms Act, Cap. F30, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, 2004** available through official legal resources like placng.org.[](http://lawsofnigeria.placng.org/view2.php?sn=188)

Deepspirituals:
COMRADES, I don't know why apc is losing sleep over the activities of the oppositions, what is your business if Atiku leaves the PDP? Serious Sleepless night ooo

Na th people wey dey jump from one party to the other dey lose sleep over quest for power...APC is just helping them to create noisy enviroment to worsen their isomnia and headache.....THINK ABOUT IT

This is indeed a robust response - like a knife that pierces but with tact and sure impact.

ALTERNATEID:
So, what is in Section 6 of the Flag and Coat of Arms Act, Cap. F30, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, 2004? Let someone post an extract so that we can all see if indeed Atiku broke the law or not. @fergie001

Section 6 of the Flag and Coat of Arms Act, Cap. F30, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, 2004 places clear limits on how Nigeria’s national symbols—the National Flag, the National Coat of Arms, and the National Anthem—may be used in public. Here's what it stipulates:

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📌 Section 6 – Restrictions on Use

1. Unauthorized display or use:

No person shall use or display the National Flag, the Coat of Arms, or the National Anthem for decorative, commercial, or private purposes without authorization.
Specifically, it is unlawful to exploit these symbols to promote business, trade, profession, calling, or commercial interests.

2. Consent required:

Displaying these national symbols—outside of patriotic or authorized contexts—requires express permission from the Minister of the Interior.

3. Any deviation is an offence:

Using the flag or coat of arms beyond approved contexts is a criminal offence under the Act.

jmoore:
Anitspambot no gree me type wetin I wan type eh.
Keyamo, just thank Seun..

Bayo Onagugaraga was posting and deleting, Keyamo no see that one.

There is no anti spam bot , just seun APC defense and attacks mechanism, just abuse Peter Obi and see the speed with which u get to the front page , it is all a ruse

Good response from Atiku's aide. A minister who ought to focus on his ministerial duty, is busy looking for who left from PDP and how he left. One wonders his business with Atiku's party

This response is very watery... didn't touch on any of the issues raised by keyamo.

Your Excellency, @atiku , whilst I acknowledge that it is within your constitutional right. Atiku is coming.

ddippset:
Festus Keyamo chochochochocho

He didn't see Onanuga's post or what?

He saw it but he was too busy chopping his own share of subsidy savings and increased tax burden that is choking life out of many Nigerians.

As a gentleman that he is, he doesn’t talk when he is chopping.

anonimi:
May 1, 2025

May Day: Hunger, unemployment, insecurity real— Tinubu

According to him: “The theme demands our collective attention and serves as a stark reminder of the need to create an environment where every worker feels safe, valued, and empowered to contribute to the growth and prosperity of our nation. As your President, I assure you that this administration is committed to creating such an environment for the common good.”

On the economic hardship, he noted that while it is a global phenomenon, its effects on Nigerians are particularly severe.

Tinubu said: “I am aware of the peculiarities of the economic hardship Nigerians face—rising living costs, hunger, insecurity, unemployment, and the loss of livelihoods. These challenges are real and demand definitive solutions, which I am poised to address as your President.

https://www.vanguardngr.com/2025/05/may-day-hunger-unemployment-insecurity-real-tinubu/

Furnished official residence
In addition, the government will provide a fully furnished five-bedroom house, with the location left to the family’s discretion. This benefit ensures that the family has stable housing without having to worry about cost or logistics.

Telecommunications support
To top it off, the government will also cover the cost of one direct telephone line, which will be paid for entirely by public funds.

Conditions and legal limitations
It’s important to note that these benefits are legally restricted to Buhari’s widow alone. If she chooses to remarry, all entitlements under the law will cease immediately. This condition is clearly outlined in the Act and applies to all former leaders’ spouses.

NgeneUkwenu:
This response is very watery... didn't touch on any of the issues raised by keyamo.

Is it more watery or less watery than the free food that Akpabio mockingly advised us to find and eat in the absence of APC promised jobs for earning a living in dignity

Omicronvaccine:
Wherever You See Free Food, Eat It - Nigerian Senate President, Senator Akpabio Advises Nigerians


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fIdtxSZDQoY

Atiku wan sharply wear Buhari cap and inherit his voting bloc